The Oxford Eagle masthead listing editor and manager
The Oxford Eagle shows E A Thisson as editor and proprietor with Wilmer Kennedy serving as manager in the masthead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Thisson
Wilmer Kennedy
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1912
Page
2
Road bonds and roads under government supervision urged
A letter from Woodson's Ridge argues for public road construction under a government road department. The writer contrasts the hardships of impassable roads with Montgomery Alabama examples, noting lower taxes and better travel. He urges ousting old-system supporters and pushing a bonded road program. Also mentions a local lost post list.
Proper Pride in Towns and Homes Reflects Community Spirit
An editorial urges citizens to take pride in streets yards and buildings as a public virtue. It argues clean premises and orderly neighborhoods boost town image and moral standards. It warns against neglectful wealth and urges residents to address ramshackle homes dirty streets and illegal dens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Prohibition push in Congress seeks constitutional amendment
The article details a joint House resolution introduced December 4 by Rep R P Hobson proposing a constitutional amendment to ban sale manufacture and importation of alcohol. It cites education liberty and public morals as aims and notes enforcement powers for Congress. Col L M Mann contributes a valuable article in Ci indicates Army medical oversight commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
R. P. Hobson
Senate
Congress
United States
L. Mervin Mann
Central Division
United States Army
Prohibition Army Policy Shown To Aid Soldiers
A Chicago figure argues that Anti Canteen laws banning army liquor sales have produced benefits for soldiers as individuals and for the service overall, highlighting the positive effects of prohibition in the military context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinent
Chicago
Call for Moral Order Over Legislation in Mississippi
A Jackson Daily News essay argues lawmakers neglect moral and religious concerns while chasing industrial and financial growth. It urges building legal respect, curbing infidelity, and elevating public virtue over partisan politics amid debates on school history and sectional tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Daily News
Daily News
Commonwealth
Janey
Yocona Drainage Petition Seeks District Formation in Lafayette
The LaFayette County Chancery Court receives a petition by J C Hartsfield and others to organize a Drainage District for lands in Yocona area, detailing district boundaries, ownership, and the need for a combined drainage system with hearings set for March 1912. The filing includes Exhibit A and B with landowner names and post office addresses, and requests court action to appoint drainage commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musterpet
Lafavette County
Chancery Court
LaFayette
J.C. Gartefield
Poon Fottom
LaFayette County
Mississippi
J.C. Hartsfield
James
Sid
LaFarette
Missionipps
Petiioners
Sais
Yerona
la Fayett County
Clearnage
Fate & Deubiage
Saki
Amd
Sabi
Sail
Chancecy
Chacery
Laksyette
Oxord
Miss. Law
T.e
Alener, Russell & Falkner
Les Ee
LaPayette
Ander Authority
Said
J W. Talkner
Pelice Bane
Infant dies at home of Baker Ferrells in December
In Memoriam notes the infant son of Mr. and Mrs Clay Ferrell died on December 23 as the death angel entered their home. The notice consoles grieving parents and grandparents and speaks of the child sleeping in Jesus arms and comfort from God. It speaks of heaven as a sweet place and promises reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Baker
Clay Ferrell
Jesus
Public bid notice for bridges near Abbeville and Tippah road
The undersigned invites sealed bids by noon Tuesday for building two bridges the first near Will Sneel's on the Poutator and Mouth of Tippah road and the second a bridge on the Abbeville and Horn's Perry road one mile east of Abbeville at Graham's Old Mill Bids must be bonds with two or more securities and the board may reject any or all bids The notice is signed by W M Woodwarp Clerk Oxford Miss February 10 1912 Also an unrelated testimonial promotes Dr King's New Discovery for coughs colds and pneumonia with claims of a free trial bottle and price details
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Panty
Ala
Ford Road
Woodson
Sloebeck
Marenith
Crthe Acromadey
Will Sneel's
Poutator
Tippah Road
Cmege
Abbeville
Horn
Perry Road
Graham’s
W. M. Woodwarp
Oxford
Miss
S. A. Stid
Mason
Mich
Dr. King
A. Hf. Kendel
Rexall Constipation Remedy Offered With Money Back Guarantee
An ad touts Rexall Orderlies as a permanent relief for chronic constipation with a full money back offer if results are unsatisfactory. It emphasizes avoiding laxatives, claims direct action on bowels, and lists tablet sizes and store availability. Also includes a government notice on retailer license listings in Lafayette County for mid 1911 to mid 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexall Orderlies
Rexuil
R. R. Chiltoné Co
Dean's Kidney Pills Promise Quick Backache Relief
An Oxford Mississippi testimonial touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a cure for backache and kidney complaints. J B Peacock, a local shoemaker, reports severe back pain months ago that hindered work, and credits the pills with restoring health. The ad urges readers to buy at five cents from Foster Milburn Co. as sole agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Foster-Milburn
Moore
New York
Dean
Farmers Urge Public Meetings With Agriculture Experts
Letter from H D Stephens invites farmers and allies to arrange talks with Agriculture Department experts through the Farmers Union. He seeks input on suitable times and topics, asking non members to contact local union heads or write directly. He emphasizes progress and scientific study to aid local farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of Agriculture
Farmer’s Union
H. D. Stephens
Mississippi
Honor Roll Omitted for Sickness at Forest Hill School
Lyda Cook Annie Williams Herschel Austin Joe Clark L T Stogner Stanley Mills Harold Nelson Virgil Nelson Stanley Austin Wesson Austin Emmett Williams Esther Treloar Corrinne Austin Owen Mills were left off the honor roll due to illness. Mavupe Payne, Teacher. The notice then promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and Chamberlain's Tablets with testimonials from Mrs. C. J. Martin of Foone Mill Virginia praising relief from stomach trouble and constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyda Cook
Annie Williams
Herschel Austin
Joe Clark
L. T Stogner
Stanley Mills
Harold Nelson
Virgil Nelson
Stanley Austin
Wesson Austin
Emmett Williams
Esther Treloar
Corrinne Austin
Owen Mills
Mavupe Payne
C. J. Martin
Foone Mill
Martin
Chamberlain
A. H Bendel
Honor Roll of the Piera Schoal January list
January honor roll at Piera School lists students by grade including Tom Dean Levrna Deshazo Guy Dean Howard Newton Aston Smith Ada Durham Ray Jackson Calvin Durham Mabel Miller Elmore Dean Marvin Durham Dorsey Childress Edna Samuels Ernest Cook Curtis Cook Henry Cook Willard Samuels Henry Newton Corre Rosaine the teacher Also promotes Chamberlain's Liniment with sale notice for A H Kendel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flist
Odie Perkins
Vardaman Perkins
Tom Dean
Levrna Deshazo
Guy Dean
Howard Newton
Aston Smith
Ada Durham
Ray Jackson
Calvin Durham
Mabel Miller
Elmore Dean
Marvin Durham
Dorsey Childress
Edna Samuels
Ernest Cook
Curtis Cook
Henry Cook
Willard Samuels
Henry Newton Corre
Rosaine
Lafayette County Mississippi notices bond issue for district one
The Board of Supervisors of Lafayette County Mississippi announces its plan to issue bonds for District One under Chapter 149 of the 1910 laws unless opposed at the March term. The notice is dated February 1912 and signed by W. Woopwagp. The notice references a local testimonial for Dr King’s New Life Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
LaFayette County
Mississippi
Electors of Supervisors
Miesissippi
Board of Supervisor's
Board of Supervisors of
LaFayette
Missisippi
W. . Woopwagp
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